Artist in Residence

SAVE THE DATE:

Richmond Elementary School Lantern Parade

Thursday November 3rd, 2016

at 6pm

(Rain Date: Thursday November 10th)

We are EXCITED to announce that students from Richmond Elementary School will be working with talented visual artist Gowri Savoor, during a six day artist in residence in mid-October.  During this residency every K-4 student will create a paper lantern during their weekly art classes.  Students will have a chance to create something beautiful, using varied materials and will be supported by Ms. Savoor and art teacher Mrs. Kim Aucter as they create.

The lantern parade will allow us to showcase our work to families and each other and we hope you can support this great artistic opportunity for students by saving the date and attending! The parade will include a lighted walk, music and hot cocoa.

We are so thankful for our community partners who support amazing opportunities for our students!  This Artist in Residence was made possible by grants from the Vermont Arts Council and the Huntington Valley Arts.

Are you interested in helping to support the arts and this event at RES?

1. We are looking for a few recyclable items for the lantern making (drop off at school by October 14th):

Large Yogurt Containers (32 Ounces)

Shallow Plastic Containers  

Small Bubble Wrap

Yarn Scraps or rolls

Plastic Tablecloths (Perhaps a birthday party leftover?)

2.  We need to borrow:

Small Hand-Held Pruning Shears (label and we will return)

3.   We need as many adult helpers as we can get—!  If you have some time to come in and create with a class (or two) or could help us to organize materials and the parade. Parade organizers include helping set up materials, serve hot cocoa, and sharing your musical talent!  Please sign up here:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/805084FABAD292-lantern

Doubling In Second Grade

During math time, students have been working on solving doubles math facts (3 +3, 7 + 7).  Learning math math facts like doubles, helps students be more efficient and accurate when solving other math problems.  If students know 5 + 5 = 10 then 5 + 6 is just one more!  Second graders listened to the story Two of Everything by Lily Toy Hong which was about a magic doubling pot.  We also solved doubling story problems and played the game Double It which helped students become more automatic with their facts.

                               

Amazing teamwork!  Friends were helping each other double!

We learned that when you double a number it will ALWAYS equal an even number!!!

Our Class Should...Everyday

Last week we brainstormed what does a great classmate do/say/think? What can Mrs. Robinson do to help? And things we should do everyday to make it a great 2nd grade year! Here's what we came up with:

Our Class Should….Everyday!

Smile

Laugh

Move

Listen

Read

Play with friends

Be nice

Run

Learn

Have fun

Do math

Write

Make friends

Organize and clean

Get our energy out

Do activities

Try our best

Reading Stamina in 2nd Grade!

Students have been working on their reading stamina during reader's workshop! Today students read for 16 minutes without getting up! Stamina is doing anything for a long period of time without tiring or giving up! We will continue to work on growing our reading stamina!  Keep up the awesome work!

Announcements

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming dates:

• Wednesday, September 14th: Delayed Opening-Students may enter the building at 9:30 and our day starts at 9:50 (unless participating in Four Winds).
• Monday, September 19th and Tuesday, September 20th: Scholastic Book Fair in Room 10-Students may purchase books from  7:10 -8:10 am and 2:45-5:45pm.
• Thursday, September 15th: Class Picture Day
• Wednesday,September 28th: Open House Grades 2-4

This year, please respect a “no toy and electronic policy” in our classroom.  We will have special sharing days occasionally, but unless you hear from us, please do not let your child bring toys to class.  We understand that some toys/games may come to school to be used during after school care.  We ask that students keep those items in their backpack during the school day.  

A Wonderful First Week!!!

Second graders had an amazing first week of school.  Students got to see old friends, meet new friends, play outside, read, explore math tools, and write about their favorite summer memory.  We can wait for next week!

 

Our new sitting table!!

 

Welcome!!

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Hello families!  My name is Jacqui Robinson and I live in Underhill with my husband and two mischievous cats!  I have been teaching at RES for 10 years and most of that time has been teaching 2nd grade!   I love laughing, learning, and discovering with students.  I'm excited to start another amazing year getting to know students and families.  The first day of school is Wednesday, August 31st. Our classroom is ready and waiting!